naked-flowered tick-trefoil
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naked-flowered tick-trefoil
Hylodesmum nudiflorum
The naked-flowered tick-trefoil is a special plant with tiny flowers that bloom without any leaves. It grows in fields and meadows, making it a fun find for nature explorers!
Habitat: Meadows
Appearance
The naked-flowered tick-trefoil has delicate pink to purplish pea-like flowers that bloom on leafless stems, appearing 'naked' above its carpet of three-parted leaves. Its vibrant green foliage often lies low to the ground, creating a distinct two-tiered appearance.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusHylodesmum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its flowering stems grow tall without leaves, appearing completely 'naked'!
Its seeds are so sticky they inspired the 'tick-trefoil' part of its name!
The tiny, pink pea-like flowers are a nectar feast for many pollinators!
This clever plant grows two ways: low leaves AND tall flower stalks!
Special abilities
Ability
Hitchhiker Seeds
naked-flowered tick-trefoil can use its Velcro-like seed pods to hitch rides on passing animals, spreading its tiny seeds far and wide!
Ability
Hidden Leaf Factory
naked-flowered tick-trefoil has ground-level leaves that soak up sun energy, while its 'naked' flower stalks rise high to attract busy pollinators!
Ability
Soil Supercharger
naked-flowered tick-trefoil partners with tiny underground helpers to pull nitrogen from the air, making the soil richer for itself and neighbors.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-0.8 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-Early Fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Visits the small pink-purple flowers for nectar.
eats
Juvenal's Duskywing
Erynnis juvenalis
Its caterpillars feed on the leaves of this plant.
eats
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Browses on the leaves and stems, especially new growth.
symbiotic with
Rhizobium bacteria
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Helps the plant fix nitrogen in its root nodules.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants unless you know they are safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is naked-flowered tick-trefoil?
30-90 cm
How wide does naked-flowered tick-trefoil spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on naked-flowered tick-trefoil?
0.5-0.8 cm
When does naked-flowered tick-trefoil bloom?
Summer-Early Fall
Is naked-flowered tick-trefoil edible?
No
Is naked-flowered tick-trefoil toxic?
None
What is naked-flowered tick-trefoil's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is naked-flowered tick-trefoil pollinated?
Insect
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